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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 47335

Dublin, Indiana

6.0out of 10
High Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 47335

ZIP 47335 scores 6.0/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Tornado.

Top Hazards

Tornado Strong Wind Earthquake

All 18 Hazard Scores

Tornado
9.2
Strong Wind
9.1
Earthquake
7.7
Hail
7.3
Landslide
6.6
Lightning
6.5
Cold Wave
6.5
Ice Storm
6.3
Winter Weather
6.0
Extreme Heat
5.6
Tsunami
5.4
Hurricane
5.2
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Avalanche
4.5
Drought
3.5
Wildfire
3.1
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 47335
6.0
Indiana avg.
5.5
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Above-average risk β€” check your policy limits

Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).

This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 47335, Indiana

Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 47335 serves the Dublin community. The humid continental climate of this part of Indiana β€” bringing cold winters and warm, humid summers with variable severe weather β€” directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 47335's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.0/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornadoes represent the primary threat to life and property here, with the local geography placing the community squarely in a high-frequency severe weather corridor. Secondary hazards include wind and earthquake.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 47335's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.5/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by tornado and wind, as measured by FEMA across Indiana. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 47335 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for tornado and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.

What this means for ZIP 47335: Tornado preparedness

  • Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and have a NOAA weather radio as a backup.
  • Review whether your insurance covers wind and debris damage, and document belongings in advance.
  • Identify the safest interior room on the lowest floor β€” away from windows β€” as your shelter.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 47335

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 47335 from other communities in Indiana County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

608

Rural

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Moderate Continental

Latitude 39.8Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Lower β€” moist climate limits wildfire frequency

Fire score: 3.1/10

Coordinates

39.8117Β° N, 85.2067Β° W

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for ZIP 47335

Last 12 months Β· Source: Open-Meteo archive

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.